IES Exam Centres 2024: City-wise Test Centres for Prelims & Mains Exam
Indian Engineering Services Exam 2025 ( IES )
Exam On - 8 Jun '25
The Union Public Service Commission allots the IES exam centre based on the first apply first serve basis. The candidates are suggested to apply for the IES exam as soon as possible to get the exam centre of their choice. The Union Public Service Commission conducts the IES exam 2024 in offline mode. The candidates will be required to carry the IES 2024 admit card to the exam centre. The candidates are suggested to follow the exam day instructions mentioned in the UPSC e-admit card.
See here: IES Syllabus
The IES exam centre list is notified in the IES notification every year. The number of UPSC exam centres remains the same for all the large exams of UPSC. In IES the number of IES prelims exam centres are the standard ones but the list seems different for the IES main exam.
See here: IES exam pattern
Q: How many IES exam centres are there in India?
The IES exam is conducted across various cities in India, providing candidates with multiple options for selecting their preferred exam center. Some of the cities where the Indian Engineering Services (IES) Prelims exam is organized include Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Aligarh, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mumbai, Patna, Shillong, Thiruvananthapuram, and more. For the IES Mains exam, cities like Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Cuttack, Delhi, Dehradun, Raipur, Ranchi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Lucknow, Shillong are among the test centers.
The availability of multiple exam centers across different cities in India offers candidates flexibility and convenience in choosing a location suitable for them to appear for the IES exams.
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Q: How does the IES exam centre allotted by UPSC?
The UPSC allocates IES exam centers on a first-come-first-serve basis. Applicants select their preferred exam center while filling out the application form. Once the form is submitted, the exam center is allotted based on availability. Candidates are advised to reach the exam center at least an hour before the exam starts to ensure a smooth experience. If candidates wish to change their allocated exam center, they can follow specific steps on the official UPSC website. The process involves visiting the UPSC website, finding the link for changing the exam center, entering login details, and selecting a new center based on availability and guidelines provided by UPSC.
It's crucial for candidates to adhere to the instructions and deadlines set by UPSC regarding any changes in their chosen exam centers.
Upvote Q: Can I change my IES exam center after it has been allotted?
You cannot change your IES exam center once it has been allotted to you. The exam center of ESE 2024 cannot be changed after allocation, and there is no provision for candidates to change their exam centers for the IES 2024 exam. It is essential to carefully select your preferred exam center during the application process and follow the guidelines provided for a smooth experience at the exam center.
The Union Public Service Commission allots the IES exam centre on first cum first servce basis. The Commission mention in its official notification that no request regarding the change in the IES exam centre will be entertained.
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- IES Exam Centre – Prelims exam
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IES Exam Centre – Prelims exam
The IES prelims exam centre list is the standard exam list of UPSC comprising districts.
| Agartala | Ahmedabad | Aizawl |
| Bangalore | Bareilly | Bhopal |
| Chandigarh | Chennai | Cuttack |
| Dehradun | Delhi | Dharwad |
| Dispur | Gangtok | Hyderabad |
| Imphal | Itanagar | Jaipur |
| Jammu | Jorhat | Kochi |
| Kohima | Kolkata | Lucknow |
| Madurai | Mumbai | Nagpur |
| Panaji (Goa) | Patna | Port Blair |
| Prayagraj (Allahabad) | Raipur | Ranchi |
| Sambalpur | Shillong | Shimla |
| Srinagar | Thiruvananthapuram | Tirupati |
| Udaipur | Vishakhapatnam |
IES 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of IES 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
08 Jun '25 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Prelims Exam Day |
10 Aug '25 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Main Exam Day |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
18 Sep '24 - 08 Oct '24 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2025 Application Dates |
23 Jun '24 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2024 Main Exam Day |
18 Feb '24 | UPSC ESE (IES) 2024 Prelims Exam Day |
IES Exam Centre – Main Exam
The IES main exam is the second stage of the IES exam as mentioned in the IES exam pattern. The number of candidates in the IES main exam is very fewer and hence the number of IES main exam centre is less.
| Ahmedabad | Aizawl | Bangalore |
| Bhopal | Chandigarh | Chennai |
| Cuttack | Dehradun | Delhi |
| Dispur(Guwahati) | Hyderabad | Jaipur |
| Jammu | Kolkata | Lucknow |
| Mumbai | Patna | Prayagraj (Allahabad) |
| Raipur | Ranchi | Shimla |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Vishakhapatnam |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the IES Prelims exam 2025 on June 8, 2025. The Commission revised the exam dates of the IES exam 2025 after the inclusion of Engineering Posts in the IES 2025 and revised IES applications.
The IES 2025 main exam will be conducted on August 10, 2025.
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Answered a month ago
The Union Public Service Commission revised the UPSC exam calendar after the inclusion of IRMS posts in the Engineering Service Exam 2025. The Commission will conduct the IES prelims 2025 exam on June 8, 2025, instead of February.
The UPSC IES main exam 2025 will be conducted on August 10, 2025.
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Answered 2 months ago
The Union Public Service Commission released the UPSC IES 2024 result on November 22, 2024. The Commission selected 206 candidates against the notified vacancies of 251. Rohit Dhondge topped the IES 2024 exam.
The Commission also maintained a reserve list of 82 candidates. These candidates can be ca
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The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the IES 2025 prelims exam on June 8, 2025. The Commission will release the IES 2025 admit card three weeks before the exam date. The Commission mention the exam centre details and the reporting time for the candidates. The examination schedule is alr
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